Tag: Advent
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Preparing for Christmas
The second week of Advent in Christian tradition represents peace, a theme prevalent in Christmas stories and Old Testament prophecies about Messiah’s birth.
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What Hope Looks Like
The first week of advent calls us to hope. Nothing spells hope more than observing someone remaining faithful after being passed over for years or experiencing great loss. That’s the story of the priest, Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Zechariah prayed so many times for a son. A son would bring joy and honor, carry…
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Advent of Light
On December 1st, the Advent calendar tradition begins, dating back to 7th century Christianity. It represents anticipation for Jesus’s birth, symbolizing hope amid darkness.
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